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Dry foliage, dry soil, a dry atmosphere and a dry long-term weather outlook have fire officials in Minnesota bracing for what could be a dangerous fire season in the coming weeks.

Set in December 1968, "End of the Rainbow" depicts diva Judy Garland falling deeper into drink and drugs as she simultaneously tries to revamp her career.

Grand Rapids, MN - That idea is not sitting well with Iron Range law makers, as they now move to do what it takes to keep the expansion of the Minnesota company on the range.

From the 'why people older than the average life expectancy maybe shouldn't be allowed to drive' department: A 82-year-old Britton, South Dakota man was driving in dense fog Friday night near his home when he got lost.

Have you ever been stuck in a gawker slowdown? It's what happens when a traffic accident on the opposite side of a divided highway inspires the drivers on your side to slow down and inspect the damage.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - The search for a missing Britton, S.D., man who apparently got lost in dense fog has a happy ending as he was discovered more than 300 miles from home in Minnesota.

Grand Rapids, MN - The main focus of lawmakers - jobs: from big to small businesses, making sure Minnesotans get back to work... or are able to break into the job market for their first time.

Through Sunday: It's the last weekend for the 126th Coolest Celebration on Earth: Time for Vulcanus Rex and his Krewe to drive out King Boreas and his entourage and bring warm weather to St.

A musical drama about the last days of singer Judy Garland makes its U.S. premiere at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.

St. Paul, MN - Minnesota is looking for volunteers to help keep an eye out for new infestations of emerald ash borer and other destructive invasive pests.

MINNEAPOLIS - A 50-year-old Deer River woman is accused from stealing $100,000 from the city's Department of Motor Vehicle services where she worked, according to charges filed Tuesday by the Itasca County Attorney's Office.

The Douglas County Land and Development Committee on Monday recommended the full County Board make 135 acres of land in the Parkland Industrial Park available for development by Magnetation LLC.

The Kustom ProLaser III was presented to Chief Bob Toland and Officer Mike Beletti on Friday by Scott McConkey, law enforcement liaison with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

Newville was one of three finalists for the position to fill a vacancy created when long-term IT director Jim Eder retired in June.

Unemployment in Northeastern Minnesota rose to 6.9 percent in December from 6.3 percent a month earlier, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Organizers of the International Falls Bass Championship will seek a permit from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to transport infested waters.

Posted at 10:47 AM on January 18, 2012 by Tom Robertson Filed under: Around MN , Arrowhead , Environment , Northwest Minnesota , Utilities A sign at a rest stop near St.

Celebrate Hockey Day MinnesotaA without traveling to Excelsior for the games. Inver Grove Heights' hockey celebration is an afternoon of skating for all ages with an adult on Saturday, Jan.